Fundraisers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $72,810 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.01
10th percentile $50,690
90th percentile $94,490
Employed locally 60
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,690
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $72,810
    75th
    $81,250
    90th
    $94,490

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 107% Median Fundraisers salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraisers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Napa, CA $90,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570

    Nearby metros — Fundraisers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,900
    Washington $73,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $71,670

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Yakima, WA is $35.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Yakima, WA is 9.5% above the national median of $66,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraisers in Yakima?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $50,690 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.